Ali Jackson

Drum, Musical Artist

1976 –

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Who is Ali Jackson?

Ali Jackson, Jr. is an American jazz drummer.

His mother, a classical pianist, taught him piano and how to read music at the age of four. His father, bass player Ali Jackson, Sr., taught him music theory and gave him drum lessons from rudiment books. Jackson attended Detroit's prestigious Cass Technical High School. He then attended The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, earning a BA in composition. He privately studied with master teachers, Elvin Jones and Max Roach.

Jackson has performed and recorded with musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, James Carter (musician), Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Harry Connick Jr., KRS-1, Marcus Roberts, Cyrus Chestnut, Joshua Redman, and Diana Krall.

He is currently the drummer for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.

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Born
Apr 3, 1976
New York City
Also known as
  • Jackson, Ali
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Cass Technical High School

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on July 23, 2013

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